KR102157698B1 - Automatic teller machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A financial automation device will be introduced that can accurately detect whether the tray body is in the normal position.
This financial automation device includes a main body, a customer service unit, a deposit/withdrawal unit, a tray unit, a media detection sensor, and a controller, and the tray unit includes a tray body movable between the customer service unit and the deposit/withdrawal unit, and a transfer motor provided to move the tray body. Including, the tray detection sensor may be disposed on the movement path of the tray body.

Description

Financial automation equipment {AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE}

The present invention relates to a financial automation device.

In general, automated teller machines (ATM) can provide unattended financial services such as deposit and withdrawal of cash and checks using a card or passbook without a bank employee, regardless of time and place in relation to financial services. It is an automated device.

Financial automation devices can be classified into a cash machine, a deposit machine, and a deposit and withdrawal machine depending on whether or not to deposit or withdraw. These automated financial devices are used not only for depositing and withdrawing cash, but also for depositing and withdrawing checks, organizing bankbooks, paying giro fees, and ticketing.

Conventional financial automation devices are largely divided into two types according to the method of receiving media such as cash and checks. One is a pocket type, which is a type in which the deposit/withdrawal part is provided in a pocket shape so that the user inserts the media into the pocket. The other is a present type, in which bills are inserted and withdrawn through a slot formed in the deposit and withdrawal unit.

Among them, in the case of the pocket type, in order for the user to put the media into the deposit and withdrawal department for deposit, the hand must be put into the pocket. There is a problem that there are many cases. As an alternative to solving this pocket type problem, a presentation type that allows users to deposit and withdraw media without putting their hands in the deposit and withdrawal unit may be applied, but such a presentation type is somewhat vulnerable to security and allows deposit and withdrawal at once. Since the quantity is very limited, there is a problem that a user who wants to deposit and withdraw a large amount at once may feel uncomfortable.

In order to compensate for these two types of problems, there is an attempt to fuse the pocket type and the present type, but the actual commercialization is still difficult due to the complicated structure and poor practicality. As one of the alternatives to this, a method of transferring the medium while the tray unit reciprocates between the reception unit and the deposit/withdrawal unit may be possible. However, even in this method, there is a problem that it is not easy to accurately detect the position of the tray portion that transports the medium.

Patent Publication 10-2012-0072831 (2012.07.04)

An embodiment of the present invention is to provide a financial automation device that includes a tray unit to compensate for the problems of a pocket type and a present type, and can accurately detect whether the tray unit is located in a normal position.

Financial automation device according to an aspect of the present invention, the main body; A reception part provided on the front side of the main body to allow input and reception of media; A deposit/withdrawal unit provided in the main body to perform separation and integration of the medium; A tray part for transferring media while reciprocating between the deposit/withdrawal part and the customer service part; A tray detection sensor for detecting the position of the tray part; And a controller for controlling the reception part, the deposit/withdrawal part, and the tray part, wherein the tray part comprises: a tray body movable between the reception part and the deposit/withdrawal part; And a transfer motor provided to move the tray body, and the tray detection sensor may be disposed on a movement path of the tray body.

In this case, the tray part may include a tray bracket provided on one side of the tray body; And a number of steps measuring means for measuring the number of moving steps of the transfer motor, wherein the controller includes a position of the tray bracket detected by the tray detection sensor and the number of moving steps measured by the number of steps measuring means, The position of the tray body can be identified.

Further, the reception unit may include a deposit/withdrawal shutter.

In addition, the tray detection sensor may include a first sensor; A second sensor disposed closer to a front side of the reception part than the first sensor; And a third sensor disposed closer to the front side of the reception part than the second sensor.

In addition, when the tray bracket is sensed by the first sensor, the controller may determine that the tray body is positioned at a preset standby position on the movement path to open or close the deposit/withdrawal shutter of the reception unit. .

In addition, when the tray bracket is detected by the first sensor and the second sensor, the controller may determine that the tray body is positioned at a preset alignment position for preparing a media alignment operation on the movement path. have.

In addition, when the tray bracket is detected by the first sensor, the second sensor, and the third sensor, the tray body is a device for receiving or carrying out the medium through the reception part on the moving path. It can be determined that it is located at the set customer service location.

In addition, when the tray body is positioned at the reception position, at least a portion of the tray body may pass through the front side of the reception unit and be exposed to the outside.

In addition, the tray bracket may be provided in the form of a bar extending along a movement path of the tray body at one side of the tray body.

The embodiment of the present invention can accurately detect whether or not the tray body is positioned in a normal position using the position of the tray body through the sensor and the number of moving steps of the transfer motor while supplementing the problems of the pocket type and the present type. There is an effect.

1 is a conceptual diagram showing a financial automation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is an enlarged side view of a tray portion of a financial automation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram illustrating control logic of a financial automation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a state diagram illustrating a detection state of a tray detection sensor according to a movement of a tray bracket when a deposit/withdrawal shutter is closed in the financial automation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a state diagram illustrating a detection state of a tray detection sensor according to a movement of a tray unit when a deposit/withdrawal shutter is opened in the financial automation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a state diagram illustrating a detection state of a tray detection sensor according to a movement of a tray bracket when a tray body is positioned at a customer service position in which a medium is input and received in the financial automation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a state diagram illustrating a detection state of a tray detection sensor according to movement of a tray bracket when a tray body is positioned at an alignment position in which media is aligned in the financial automation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a configuration and operation according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description is one of several aspects of the invention that are claimable, and the following description may form part of the detailed description of the invention. However, in describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of known configurations or functions may be omitted to clarify the present invention.

Since the present invention can make various changes and include various embodiments, specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to a specific embodiment, it should be understood to include all changes, equivalents, or substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Further, terms including ordinal numbers such as first and second may be used to describe various elements, but the corresponding elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. When a component is referred to as being'connected' or'connected' to another component, it is understood that it may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but other components may exist in the middle. Should be. The terms used in the present application are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail based on the accompanying drawings.

1 is a conceptual diagram showing a financial automation device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a side view showing an enlarged tray of a financial automation device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a view of the present invention A block diagram illustrating a control logic of a financial automation device according to an embodiment.

1 to 3, the automatic financial device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a main body 10, a customer service part 40, a deposit/withdrawal part 20, a tray part 30, and a tray. It may include a detection sensor 60 and a controller 50.

Specifically, the main body 10 constitutes the exterior of the financial automation device 1, and a reception opening 11 may be provided on the front side. Here, the reception opening 11 may be understood as a reception space provided for inputting or receiving media such as bills or checks. Inside the main body 10, a deposit/withdrawal part 20, a tray part 30, a tray detection sensor 60, and a controller 50 may be provided.

The reception unit 40 may be provided on the front side of the main body 10 to facilitate deposit or withdrawal by a user. In the customer service unit 40, the medium may be introduced or discharged into the financial automation device 1 through the customer service port 11. The reception unit 40 may include a deposit/withdrawal shutter 410 controlled by a control signal of the controller 50 to open and close the reception opening 11.

The deposit/withdrawal unit 20 may be provided in the main body 10 to separate and integrate a medium for deposit and withdrawal. The deposit/withdrawal unit 20 may include a housing 210, a separate and integrated module 220, and a lifting module 230.

For example, the housing 210 may be provided inside the main body 10, and a separate and integrated module 220 may be disposed inside the housing 210. The separation and integration module 220 may include a separation roller 222 and an integration roller 224. The separation roller 222 can separate the media conveyed by the tray unit 30, and the accumulation roller 224 trays the media conveyed for rejection or withdrawal among media separated by the separation roller 222. It can be integrated in the unit 30.

In addition, the lifting module 230 may be provided in the housing 210 and may selectively move the tray part 30 in the vertical direction. By the vertical movement of the lifting module 230, the medium accumulated in the tray unit 30 may be conveyed through a conveyance path inside the main body 10. In addition, by the lifting module 230, the medium in the body 10 may be placed in a position where it can be integrated into the tray unit 30.

The tray unit 30 may transfer the medium within the main body 10 while reciprocating between the deposit/withdrawal unit 20 and the customer service unit 40. The tray unit 30 receives media from the customer from the customer service unit 40, moves to the deposit/withdrawal unit 20, separates and stores the media, and receives the media to be withdrawn from the deposit/withdrawal unit 20 to receive the deposit/withdrawal unit 20 Can be transferred to and delivered to the customer.

To this end, the tray unit 30 may include a tray body 300, a transfer motor 330, and a means for measuring the number of steps 340.

The tray body 300 may be provided to be reciprocated in a horizontal direction along a movement path L provided between the deposit/withdrawal unit 20 and the customer service unit 40. A tray bracket 350 in the form of a bar extending along the movement path L may be provided at one side of the tray body 300. The tray bracket 350 may provide an identifier function for detecting the position of the tray body 300 through the tray detection sensor 60.

The transfer motor 330 may provide a driving force for moving the tray body 300 to the tray body 300. For example, the transfer motor 330 is connected to a transfer means (not shown) such as a belt provided for movement of the tray body 300 through a rack-and-pinion gear coupling, and is required for movement of the tray body 300. Driving force may be provided to the tray body 300. In this case, the number of steps of the transfer motor 330 may be measured by the number of steps measuring means 340.

The number of steps measuring means 340 may measure the number of steps of the transfer motor 330 and then apply information on the measured number of steps, that is, the number of moving steps, to the controller 50. The step number measuring means 340 is, for example, a processor that is connected to the transfer motor 330 and includes an algorithm for controlling the driving of the transfer motor 330 and may be provided to interlock with the controller 50.

The tray detection sensor 60 may be installed at the entrance side of the reception opening 11 of the main body 10 to detect the position of the tray body 300 moved to the reception opening 11. The tray detection sensor 60 may be provided by a plurality of sensors spaced apart from each other in the length direction of the movement path L before the tray body enters the reception opening 11.

The plurality of sensors may be disposed at a predetermined position on the movement path L in order to detect movement of the tray body 300 when media is input, numerical value, alignment, deposit/withdrawal shutter 410 is opened or closed. The preset position may be set according to a position at which the tray bracket 350 is detected by the tray detection sensor 60 when the financial automation device 1 is operated.

To this end, when the deposit/withdrawal shutter 410 is opened or closed, the tray detection sensor 60 includes a first sensor 610 provided on the movement path L of the main body 10 overlapping the tray bracket 350. Wow, when the medium is aligned in the reception opening 11, the second sensor 620 provided on the moving path L overlapping with the tray bracket 350, and the medium are put into the reception opening 11 or When received, it may be configured with a third sensor 630 provided on the moving path L overlapping the tray bracket 350.

These first sensor 610, the second sensor 620, and the third sensor 630, when the tray body 300 is moved, the tray body 300 through the tray bracket 350 of the tray body 300 Position can be independently sensed (D: Dark). The location information of the tray body 300 detected by each of the sensors may be applied to the controller 50.

The controller 50 may calculate the number of moving steps measured by the number of steps measuring means 340 while the tray body 300 is moving from the deposit/withdrawal unit 20 to the reception desk 11. Here, the number of moving steps is a unit for measuring the distance that the tray body 300 moves, and means the number of steps of the transfer motor 330 measured by the number of steps measuring means 340. The controller 50 may determine the distance the tray body 300 has moved from one point to another by measuring the number of moving steps.

And the controller 50 based on the location information applied from the first sensor 610, the second sensor 620, and the third sensor 630, and the number of moving steps measured by the number of steps measuring means 340, The position of the tray body 300 can be accurately double detected.

FIG. 4 is a state diagram illustrating a detection state of a tray detection sensor according to movement of a tray bracket when a deposit/withdrawal shutter is closed in a financial automation device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the financial automation device according to the above, when the deposit/withdrawal shutter is opened, a state diagram illustrating a detection state of the tray detection sensor according to the movement of the tray unit

4 to 5, when the tray bracket 350 is detected (D) by the first sensor 610, the controller 50 is configured to open or close the deposit/withdrawal shutter 410. It may be determined that 300) is being located at the standby position of the movement path L.

For example, through the number of moving steps measured by the number of steps measuring means 340 and the position information of the tray body 300 applied from the tray detection sensor 60, the controller 50 can determine that the tray body 300 is at a normal position. You can accurately judge that you are located.

FIG. 6 is a state diagram illustrating a detection state of a tray detection sensor according to a movement of a tray bracket when a tray body is positioned at a customer service position where media is input and received in the financial automation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When the tray bracket 350 is simultaneously detected (D) by the first sensor 610, the second sensor 620, and the third sensor 630 as shown in FIG. 6, It may be determined that the tray body 300 is at a customer service position within the customer service port 11 for input and reception of the medium M.

For example, through the number of moving steps measured by the number of steps measuring means 340 and the position information of the tray body 300 determined through the tray detection sensor 60, the controller 50 is the tray body 300 at the normal position. You can accurately determine that you are located in.

FIG. 7 is a state diagram illustrating a detection state of a tray detection sensor according to movement of a tray bracket when a tray body is positioned at an alignment position in which media is aligned in the financial automation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the tray bracket 350 is simultaneously detected (D) by the first sensor 610 and the second sensor 620, the controller 50 ), it may be determined that the tray body 300 is positioned at an alignment position within the reception opening 11.

For example, through the number of moving steps measured by the number of steps measuring means 340 and the position information of the tray body 300 determined through the tray detection sensor 60, the controller 50 is the tray body 300 at the normal position. You can accurately determine that you are located in.

Hereinafter, the operation and effect of the financial automation device having the configuration as described above will be described.

Looking at the process of depositing the medium, the tray body 300 may be moved to the reception opening 11 for input of the medium through the reception opening 11.

As shown in FIG. 4, the tray body 300 before the entrance of the reception opening 11 may be waiting at the entrance side of the reception opening 11 in which the deposit/withdrawal shutter 410 is closed for deposit. And as shown in FIG. 5, when the deposit/withdrawal shutter 410 is opened, the tray body 300 may be inserted into the reception opening 11. At this time, since the tray bracket 350 is detected (D) by the first sensor 610, the controller 50 moves the tray body 300 to open or close the deposit/withdrawal shutter 410. It can be determined that it is in the standby position.

Thereafter, the tray body 300 may wait for the input of the medium in the reception opening 11. As shown in FIG. 6, the medium M may be input by the customer to the tray body 300 waiting at the reception desk 11. At this time, since the tray bracket 350 is simultaneously sensed (D) by the first sensor 610, the second sensor 620, and the third sensor 630, the controller 50 has the tray body 300 (11) It can be determined that you are in my customer service position.

And as shown in FIG. 7, the tray body 300 is moved to the rear of the reception opening 11. When the deposit/withdrawal shutter 410 is closed, the tray body 300 arranges the medium M at the alignment position in the reception opening 11.

At this time, since the tray bracket 350 is simultaneously sensed (D) by the first sensor 610 and the second sensor 620, the controller 50 is used for the alignment (M) of the medium in the reception area 11, It may be determined that the tray body 300 is positioned at an alignment position within the reception opening 11. Here, the tray body 300 is aligned in the reception opening 11 in the alignment rib (not shown) formed on the rear surface of the deposit/withdrawal shutter 410 while the tray body 300 moves forward and backward from the reception opening 11. It can be understood as a position where the media M is aligned by colliding the ends of the media.

On the other hand, looking at the withdrawal procedure of the medium, the tray body 300 may be moved to the reception opening 11 in order to receive the medium through the reception opening 11.

Before the entrance of the reception opening 11, the tray body 300 may wait at the entrance side of the reception opening 11 in which the deposit/withdrawal shutter 410 is closed for deposit. When the deposit/withdrawal shutter 410 is opened, the tray body 300 may be inserted into the reception opening 11. At this time, since the tray bracket 350 is detected (D) by the first sensor 610, the controller 50 moves the tray body 300 to open or close the deposit/withdrawal shutter 410. It can be determined that it is in the standby position.

Thereafter, the tray body 300 may wait to receive the medium in the reception opening 11. In the tray body 300 waiting at the reception area 11, the media may be received by the customer. At this time, since the tray bracket 350 is simultaneously sensed (D) by the first sensor 610, the second sensor 620, and the third sensor 630, the controller 50 has the tray body 300 (11) It can be determined that you are in my customer service position.

Then, the tray body 300 is moved to the rear of the reception desk, and the deposit/withdrawal shutter 410 is closed. The tray body 300 is moved to the deposit/withdrawal unit 20.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features. You can understand. For example, a person skilled in the art may change the material, size, etc. of each component according to the field of application, or combine or substitute embodiments to implement it in a form not clearly disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention, but this is also the present invention. It does not go beyond the scope of. Therefore, the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and should not be understood as limiting, and it should be said that such modified embodiments are included in the technical idea described in the claims of the present invention.

1: financial automation device 10: main body
11: Reception desk 20: Deposit and withdrawal department
30: tray 40: customer service
50: controller 60: tray detection sensor
300: tray body 330: feed motor
340: step number measuring means 350: tray bracket
410: withdrawal shutter 420: medium detection sensor

Claims (9)

A main body, a reception part provided on the front side of the main body to allow input and reception of media, a deposit/withdrawal part provided in the main body to perform separation and accumulation of the medium, and a reciprocating movement between the deposit/withdrawal part and the reception part And a tray unit for transporting a medium while being transported, a tray detection sensor for detecting a position of the tray unit, and a controller for controlling the reception unit, the deposit/withdrawal unit, and the tray unit,
The tray part
A step of measuring the number of moving steps of the tray body movable between the reception part and the deposit/withdrawal part, a transfer motor provided to move the tray body, a tray bracket provided on one side of the tray body, and the transfer motor It includes a means for measuring the number,
The tray detection sensor is disposed on the movement path of the tray body,
The tray detection sensor
A first sensor, a second sensor disposed closer to the front side of the reception part than the first sensor, and a third sensor disposed closer to the front side of the reception part than the second sensor,
The controller is
The position of the tray body is determined through the position of the tray bracket detected by the tray detection sensor and the number of moving steps measured by the number of steps measuring means, and the tray bracket is applied to the first sensor and the second sensor. When detected by, determining that the tray body is positioned at a preset alignment position for preparing a medium alignment operation on the movement path,
Financial automation device. delete The method of claim 1,
The reception part
Including a deposit and withdrawal shutter,
Financial automation device. delete delete delete A main body, a reception part provided on the front side of the main body to allow input and reception of media, a deposit/withdrawal part provided in the main body to perform separation and accumulation of the medium, and a reciprocating movement between the deposit/withdrawal part and the reception part And a tray unit for transporting a medium while being transported, a tray detection sensor for detecting a position of the tray unit, and a controller for controlling the reception unit, the deposit/withdrawal unit, and the tray unit,
The tray part
Further comprising a tray bracket provided on one side of the tray body and a step number measuring means for measuring the number of moving steps of the transfer motor,
The tray detection sensor
A first sensor, a second sensor disposed closer to the front side of the reception part than the first sensor, and a third sensor disposed closer to the front side of the reception part than the second sensor,
The controller is
Through the position of the tray bracket detected by the tray detection sensor and the number of moving steps measured by the number of steps measuring means, the position of the tray body is identified, and the tray bracket includes the first sensor, the second sensor, and When sensed by the third sensor, determining that the tray body is positioned at a predetermined reception position for receiving or carrying out the medium through the reception portion on the movement path of the tray body,
Financial automation device. The method of claim 7,
When the tray body is positioned at the reception position, at least a portion of the tray body passes through the front side of the reception unit and is exposed to the outside,
Financial automation device. A main body, a reception part provided on the front side of the main body to allow input and reception of media, a deposit/withdrawal part provided in the main body to perform separation and accumulation of the medium, and a reciprocating movement between the deposit/withdrawal part and the reception part And a tray unit for transporting a medium while being transported, a tray detection sensor for detecting a position of the tray unit, and a controller for controlling the reception unit, the deposit/withdrawal unit, and the tray unit,
The tray part
A step of measuring the number of moving steps of the tray body movable between the reception part and the deposit/withdrawal part, a transfer motor provided to move the tray body, a tray bracket provided on one side of the tray body, and the transfer motor Including means for measuring a number,
The tray detection sensor is disposed on the movement path of the tray body,
The controller is
The position of the tray body is identified through the position of the tray bracket detected by the tray detection sensor and the number of moving steps measured by the number of steps measuring means,
The tray bracket is
On one side of the tray body, provided in the form of a bar extending along the movement path of the tray body,
Financial automation device.

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